THIRD ANNUAL MARKEL/VCU BLACK & GOLD BALL PRESENTED BY D&H CONSTRUCTION BRINGS IN RECORD TOTAL

RICHMOND, Va. – During the winter months, the Verizon
Wireless Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center is one of the busiest
buildings in the city of Richmond with VCU Basketball games
bringing out record crowds in recent years.

The building got a warm-up for those record crowds last Friday
when VCU Athletics teamed with Markel and D&H Construction to
host the third annual Black & Gold Ball. With over 700
attendees, the event was once again a huge success, bringing in a
record total of over $75,000 for VCU’s Ram Athletic Fund.

The black tie optional event featured a casino, dancing and wine
tasting.

Upon arrival, attendees were greeted by members of the VCU
baseball team as part of a red carpet entrance, while guests who
purchased the VIP reception sponsored by Acme Paper & Supply
were treated to an exclusive dinner with VCU President Dr. Michael
Rao, Athletic Director Ed McLaughlin prior to the event.

“We take great pride in these types of fundraising events
and I’m extremely excited about the response we received from
the VCU community,” said Director of Athletics Ed
McLaughlin. “The primary goal of the Ram Athletic Fund
is to provide scholarship aid to our sixteen varsity sports as well
as raise funds to support facility improvements and other
initiatives inside the department. This event plays a
critical role in our continuing quest to enhance the
student-athlete experience at VCU.”

Raffle
Winners

Ahmad Zeaiter - Two Custom Made Shirts from
Commonwealth Clothiers

Emily Shiver - $500 worth of American Express
Gift Cards

Wes McElroy - Two tickets to the Tennessee vs.
Kentucky Football Game on November 30th

Jill Fishback - Two $50 Gift Certificates to the
Azalea Garden CenterManny Juranis - Four Tickets in the Director of
Athletics Suite for One Men's Basketball Game in the 2012-13
Season

Brandon Greene - Four Floor Seats for One Men's
basketball Game in the 2012-13 Season

Mark Ahern - Golf and Carts for Four people at
Salisbury Country Club

Debbie Chewning - Lunch, Golf and Carts for
Four at the Country Club at the Highlands